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- Page 1 Users’ Manual SOL4MTX ‘Bodywire’ User Manual Cobham Surveillance Domo Products 11 Manor Court, Barnes Wallis Road, Segensworth, Page 1 Specifications subject to change without notice Hampshire, PO15 5TH, England Version 1.1 T: +44 (0)1489 566 750 23 February 2009 F: +44 (0)1489 880 538...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents ....................2 Change History...................... 3 About this Manual ....................4 Introduction ......................5 Warranty and Support................... 6 Warranty Cover ....................6 Safety, Compliance and Approvals..............7 Safe Operating Procedures ................7 EMC / Safety and Radio Approvals..............7 CE marking...................... -
Page 3: Change History
Change History Version Main Changes from Previous Version Edited By v1.0 Initial Release v1.1 Updated Part Numbers V1.2 Updated remote control protocol... -
Page 4: About This Manual
PC Controller Application. • Technical reference This section provides technical specification and control protocol data and will be of interest to those integrating the SOL4MTX into a larger system. -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The SOLO4 Bodywire Transmitter is a COFDM digital video transmitter, designed specifically for covert video installations and body worn applications. The small size and low power consumption of the SOLO4 Bodywire make it the product of choice for covert video hides, or applications requiring long term battery power deployments, small unmanned aerial vehicles, and body worn or body wire use. -
Page 6: Warranty And Support
Warranty and Support 1.1 Warranty Cover domo offers a 12 month standard product warranty. During this period, should the customer encounter a fault with the equipment we recommend the following course of action: • Check the support section of the website for information on that product and any software/firmware upgrades. -
Page 7: Safety, Compliance And Approvals
Safety, Compliance and Approvals 1.1 Safe Operating Procedures • Ensure that the power supply arrangements are adequate to meet the stated requirements of the SOL4MTX ‘Bodywire’ transmitter. • Operate within the environmental limits specified for the product. • Do not subject the indoor equipment to splashing or dripping liquids. -
Page 9: Getting Started And Basic Operation
SOL4MTX-200250 SN 123456 Made in the UK The domo product code can be referenced in the table below. Product Code Product Accompanying items SOL4MTX-100150 (1.0 to 1.5GHz) 100mW Digital Cables: Video Multi-way break out cable. transmitter LBand 12V DC cable 3m Blank Dtype mating connector for user integration. -
Page 10: Controls
Controls The SOL4MTX has no local control panel or indicators. The SOL4MTX is controlled by connecting a local PC and using the domo PC control GUI application, or alternatively by using the separate domo ‘Field Gun’ controller. The use of the domo PC GUI application is described fully in section 3 ‘Advanced Operation’. - Page 11 The domo transmitter is supplied with the following cables. • CA0317 Break out Cable, the drawing of this cable is shown below. • CA0002 lemo to banana plug 12V cable There are 4 ways to connect to the SOLO4 Bodywire transmitter, depending on the application.
- Page 12 Option 4. Cut off the 15 way DType Male connector, and wire direct to the cables. Each option is explained in detail below. Option 1. Using the CA0317 Break Out Cable The CA0317 cable is terminated with a 15 way DType female connector and this plugs directly to the 15 way DType Male connector on the SOLO4 Bodywire transmitter.
- Page 13 Option 2. Using the Domo Bodywire Harness For true bodyworn applications, domo can supply a domo Bodywire Harness cable for minimal cabling. The harness integrates, a compact battery holder, camera power and camera interface, microphone interface. The domo Harness is due for release in early 2009 and will have the following features.
- Page 14 identification. However 2 of the 5 wires are identical in which case it is position information that is used to identify them. Looking at the five wires as they enter the rubber grommet on the base of the unit you will see. Red Inner body colour wire Coax Core Audio 1 and Screen...
- Page 15 Video and Audio Source Depending of which of the 4 connection options are employed, video and audio sources with the following characteristics should be employed. Connector Signal Video Input 75 ohm composite video source, PAL or NTSC software selectable Audio Input Line / Microphone level audio, switchable.
- Page 16 Antennas domo transmitters are supplied as standard without antennas. An antenna must be connected for normal operation. The transmitter unit is supplied with a panel mounted SMA connector which carries the RF output. The antenna should be connected by screwing it onto the SMA, but care should be taken to not over tighten the connector.
- Page 17 Application Antenna model number Overt mobile body worn application 1.00 to 1.40GHz - ANTBCL 2.28 to 2.50GHz - ANTBCS Covert body worn applications Domo can supply covert patch antennas, and split front back patch antennas. Contact domo for advise. Mobile vehicle application 1.00 to 1.40GHz –...
- Page 18 Cable length: 200mm 4.00 88.00 92.00 Integration in Covert Hides Users should be aware of the following issues when integrating the equipment in any covert hide. 1) Ventilation: The equipment does not require forced air cooling, but ideally should be mounted to a metal surface for cooling effect. Ideally the low power 50mW mode should be employed to reduce the consumed power.
- Page 19 4) The antenna should be mounted vertically ideally, and exposed to free space. 5) The equipment should be supplied with a clean supply in the range 5.9 to 16V and capable of 0.4A maximum. Care should be taken to avoid direct supply from the vehicle 12V which can be very noisy. Power conversion will be required for 24V vehicles.
- Page 20 The SOLO4 Bodywire transmitter has been successfully tested with a wide variety of standard and pinhole cameras. domo can supply cameras on request. The domo transmitter will become warm to the touch after prolonged operation, and so insulation between the operators’ body and the transmitter unit should be considered.
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Page 21: Powering On The System
Powering on the System All external connection to the SOLO4 Bodywire transmitter should be made, as described in the previous sections, before proceeding to power on the system. Users should ensure that a suitable receiver is available and configured to the appropriate frequency before proceeding with the remainder of this chapter (see handbook for the SOLO4 receiver or SOLO4 MicroVue) Apply power to the transmitter... -
Page 22: Domo Batteries And Battery Charging
The displayed diagnostic data includes a spectrum display, signal to noise data, input power level and frequency. The received spectrum display is useful when checking for interference signals, the SNR indicated signal quality. For more information on use of this facility a domo training course is recommended. - Page 23 Using the SOLBAT The domo SOLBAT is used for powering domo transmitters. The domo SOLOBAT can not be connected directly to the Bodywire Transmitter, instead it must be connected using the SOLBCC adaptor cable. The SOLBCC adaptor cable provides an interface between the 4 pin DC In Lemo on the CA0317 transmitter break out cable and the 6 pin DC Out Lemo on the battery.
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Page 24: Using The Clip On 1W Amplifier
Approximately 2 hours should be allowed for a full charge of the SOLBAT battery. 1.4 Using the Clip On 1W Amplifier Additional range can be achieved by connecting the SOLAMP1W clip on amplifier to the domo Bodywire transmitter. Connections This section describes how to connect the following model numbers. SOLAMP1W •... - Page 25 3. The 3 pin Lemo spur protruding from the PA to Bodywire adaptor cable, should be connected to the PA to provide power and PA enable. DC Power and Control Cable The SOLAMP is powered by the SOLO4 Bodywire TX and no additional power is required.
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Page 26: Using The Booster 5W Amp
Installation Notes The domo SOLAMP has been designed specifically for vehicle applications, however it is a general-purpose amplifier and can be used in many applications including the following. • Vehicle applications • Aircraft applications • Long Range fixed links Interconnection between the SOLAMP transmitter and the antenna, or any intermediate optional power amplifier should be kept as short as possible. - Page 27 DC Power Cable • RF Connection The domo AMP5W has the following input power requirements. AMP5W-115140: Input Power 100mW or 20dBm AMP5W-225255: Input Power 100mW or 20dBm Therefore care must be taken when connecting the AMP5W-225255 product to the SOLO4 Bodywire transmitter. Ideally when balancing the 5W Amplifier and domo transmitter a power meter should be employed, this will give best results, because cable losses can be factored.
- Page 28 Installation Notes The domo 5W AMP has been designed specifically for vehicle applications, however it is a general-purpose amplifier and can be used in many applications including the following. • Vehicle applications • Aircraft applications • Long Range fixed links Interconnection between the 5W AMP transmitter and the antenna, or any intermediate optional power amplifier should be kept as short as possible.
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Page 29: Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation 1.1 SOLO System PC Controller Application Software Advanced control of the SOLO4 Bodywire system is available by using PC control applications. Typically users may want to customize the default configurations to control settings such as frequency, scrambling keys, modulation parameters, and video resolution. - Page 30 For both controllers, changes can be made to the unit configuration using the drop down and data entry fields. Changes are only applied to the unit when the “Apply” button is clicked. Current values, as running in the unit, can be read using the “Refresh” button.
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Page 31: Transmitter Control Application
1.2 Transmitter Control Application Engineering Polling Set Polling Enter an Enter a Menu Enable Options Encryption Licence key Restore Connectivity Factory Status Defaults Current selected Config All parameter changes must be applied Communications Video alarm Connected RF Output Toggle & status The ‘Advanced’... - Page 32 Bandwidth Mode The Bandwidth Mode switches the unit between either domo Narrowband (2.5MHz or 1.25MHz channel bandwidths) or DVB-T 8MHz bandwidth. To select 6MHz and 7MHx DVB-T modes the user must first click on ‘Advanced’ to enter the Advanced setting page. Audio Turns ‘On’...
- Page 33 Advanced TX Controller Window Output Frequency (MHz) The transmit frequency can be changed by entering the new desired frequency in this field. Values outside the range supported by a particular transmitter type will be rounded to the highest of lowest supported frequency as appropriate.
- Page 34 Link Bitrate Sensitivity 2.4Mb/s -99dBm 1.2Mb/s -102dBm Narrow Band Guard Interval This option applies to SOLO4 transmitters only. The Guard Interval defaults to 1/16. Interval 1/8 is also available for very long range (aircraft downlinks) applications. Narrow Band Modulation This option applies to SOLO4 transmitters only. The COFDM mode can be changed between QPSK and 16QAM.
- Page 35 DVB-T Guard Interval Applicable in DVB-T mode only. The Guard Interval defaults to 1/32. Other guard intervals such as 1/16 or 1/8 are available for very long range (aircraft downlinks) applications. DVB-T Modulation Applicable in DVB-T mode only, the COFDM mode can be changed between QPSK, 16QAM and 64QAM.
- Page 36 Video Bitrate This control can be used to set the video bitrate within the constraints of capacity available in the channel, but only when “Chaining Input” is set to ON. When the Manual radio button is enabled, the user can manually set a video bitrate upto the maximum value.
- Page 37 service to be decoded. The unit name can be constructed of any eight ASCII characters. Sleep Mode This control allows the unit to be forced into a Sleep Mode where main functions are disabled, and the power consumption is significantly reduced.
- Page 38 Software Version (Status Only) This status information describes the version of the software running the SOLO transmitter product. FPGA Version (Status Only) This information is for domo engineering use only. Serial Number (Status Only) This status information is the electronic serial number of the transmitter PCB.
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Page 39: Fault Finding
Fault Finding Symptom Suggested Action No RF Link Check a suitable transmitter RF source is active, on correct frequency. Ensure Downconverters are connected. Ensure antennas are connected to downconverters. Ensure there is no interfering signal. Poor link Poor performance of the link can occur for the following reasons. performance Interference. -
Page 40: Connector Pin Outs
Connector Pin Outs 1.1 Power - 4-pin 0B LEMO Socket (TX and RX) Pin No Function 12 V 12 V 1.2 15Way Lemo DType Cable DType Inner Body Signal HD15 Pin Colour of Wire Core Wire Colour Position Black Black Middle Wire Black Middle Wire... -
Page 41: Ca0317 Break Out Cable
1.3 CA0317 Break Out Cable RS232 Control D-SUB 9 way Female Free cable length between connectors - 1m RS232 Data All cables D-SUB 9 way Female Video 75ohm BNC Male Power 4 way 0B Lemo G Key Female Audio Phono Plugs 1x red 1x white... -
Page 42: Control Protocols
Control Protocols The following section describes the control protocol employed on the RS232 link for controlling the SOLO transmitters and receiver equipment. Connection details are detailed in previous sections. Note that only features that are licensed for use in the SOLO units can be controlled. The protocols listed here cover all possible features. -
Page 43: Packet Structure Reply (From Controlled Device)
1.6 Packet Structure Reply (from controlled device) ASCII Value Start byte 30h-39h 4 byte unit address. In range 0-9999 20h-7Eh Status BYTE 20h-7Eh Data –Optional, variable length Separator 20h-7Eh Sum Check End byte The Sum check byte is the summation of all bytes in the packet, not including the start and end bytes. -
Page 44: Transmitter Command List
1.7 Transmitter Command List Type ‘o’ messages for Modulation commands Function Block Command Data Type 1 byte Modulation 0 OFF IF output 1 COFDM Set Narrow 1 byte Band 1 = 2/3 Modulation 2 = 1/3 Set Narrow 1 byte Band 1 = 1/16 Modulation... - Page 45 lower 128 AES lower 128 characters) AES Key Encryption key for Hex string upper 128 AES upper 128 used in AES characters) 256 only ABS key Encryption key for Hex string characters) Type ‘v’ and ‘e’ messages for Video commands Function Block Command...
- Page 46 Type ‘a’ messages for Audio commands (applies to audio channel 1 and audio channel 2) Function Block Command Data Type Audio 1 byte Encoder 0 = Off 1 = 32kHz,12cbit,S Options 2 = 32kHz,12cbit,M 9,10,11 &12 3 = 32kHz,8cbit,S are only 4 = 32kHz,8cbit,M supported in 5 = 16kHz,8cbit,S...
- Page 47 Type ‘g’ messages for Unit Level commands Function Block Command Data Type Software Software version Hex string Version number FPGA Fpga version Hex string Version number Serial Hex based serial Hex string Number number License License number for Hex string Code software facilities Narrow band...
- Page 48 Other = value PMT PID 0 = default Other = value Video 0 = default Stream ID Other = value Audio 0 = default Stream ID Other = value Transport 0 = default Stream Other = value Version Provider 0 = default string Name Other = value...
- Page 49 Type ‘c’ messages for Chaining commands Function Block Command Data Type Chaining 1 byte Input 0 = Off 1 = On 2 = Relay Chaining 1 byte Output 0 = Off 1 = On Chaining 1 byte Loop 0 = Off 1 = output loop to input for external encryption...
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Page 50: Default Configurations
Default Configurations This section tabulates the default configuration settings for domo SOLO products. Item SOL4MTX-200250 (2.0 to SOL4MTX-100150 (1.0 to 2.5GHz) 1.5GHz) RF Output Frequency 2405MHz 1395MHZ Modulation QPSK QPSK Power Maximum Maximum Standby Unit Address 0001 0001 Unit name... - Page 51 Cobham Surveillance Domo Products 11 Manor Court, Barnes Wallis Road, Segensworth, Hampshire, PO15 5TH, England T: +44 (0)1489 566 750 F: +44 (0)1489 880 538...
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